Tourism and Airline Studies
This one-year course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the growing airline and travel industry in Ireland. This course provides students with the necessary skills to take up employment in the tourism industry or in the travel area as members of Airline Cabin Crew and Travel Consultancy. The course also includes a unique Cabin Crew Course, accredited by International Academy of Travel (IAOT).
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can progress to certificate or degree programmes in business or tourism at universities and technological universities, including TU Dublin, UCC, and NUIG (Shannon). Alternatively, students may pursue careers in airlines, tourism, or marketing. Past graduates have secured roles with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and other airlines, with many finding employment as cabin crew or in various airport-related roles.
Higher Education Pathways
NUIG: GY261 Business Studies in International Hotel Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK203 Business Information Systems (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU747 Tourism Management (Level 7, 3 Years)
DKIT: DK850 International Tourism Management (Level 8, 3 Years)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU951 International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU772 Business (Level 7, 3 Years)
MTU Kerry: MT940 Event Management (Level 8, 3 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Tourism 5M5011
Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies
Ready for Take Off Diploma
Amadeus (industry qualification)
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
• Tourism Information and Administration
• Tourism Principles and Practice
• Ready for Take Off Diploma-General Introduction
• Ready for Take Off Diploma Ticketing & Amadeus
• Word Processing
• Customer Service
• Work Experience
• Reception and Frontline Office Skills
• Cabin Crew
• Safety and Health at Work
− Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies
− Ready for Take Off Diploma
5M5011 - Tourism with Business
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie